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by manbearpig 6005 days ago
Most Early Admissions programs are no longer binding. Students from families earning less than 100K no longer have to pay tuition at several top schools. Every school I was accepted to pretty much offered the same financial aid, which was inline with what FAFSA said my family should contribute. I have never heard of anybody admitted to a top school having to turn it down due to finances. There is plenty of aid (grants that you don't have to repay) for anybody who is not rich.

As for SAT tutoring, well for kids applying to top schools this will probably improve your M+V less than 100 points. If it's any more than that, you probably aren't top school material.